http://letsknit2gether.com Mon, 05 May 2008 16:42:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In this episode of our Video Podcast, CAT takes you on her journey through Hamburg, Germany and her experience spinning Qiviut from Greenland.Shops in Germany: Wolle Laden, stash enhancement: hand dyed and natural Irish Wool Purpur Wolle stash enhancement: Regia Sock yarn and Filatura di Crosa Golden Line Superior Cashmere/Silk Wollboutique stash ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2008/05/05/lk2g-0026-knitting-journeys/ In this episode of our video podcast we walk you through tips on knitting with wire and demonstrate knitting a bracelet from start to finish!Book Review: What I am wearing:Sparkling Elegance, necklace of gold wire and Swavorski Crystals designed by CAT http://letsknit2gether.com/2008/04/18/lk2g-025-metal-arts/ All new flash viewer for multi-platform support!This is a new type of episode for us, more of a vlog really. Leave a comment and let us know what you think. In this episode we talk about a field trip to see Linda Cortright editor of WildFibers Magazine. We also met with ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2008/03/16/lk2g-024-cats-corner/ In this latest installment of our epic at 2007 NYS Sheep & Wool we take you to the after-parties from Saturday night after the festival closed for the night.We visited with Margrit Lohrer from Morehouse Merino at her store Sheep's Clothing.After that we visited the Ravelry Rhinebeck party at Riccardi's ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2008/02/22/lk2g-023-rhinebeck-2007-chapter-two/ Our next installment of our epic at the 2007 NYS Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY. In this episode of our video podcast you will see: A Felting demonstration The Angora Goat Show Canine Frisbee Plus, we stopped by the Blogger / Ravelry meetup and spoke with: Cathleen Jackson, Shannon and Stephanie from ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2008/01/24/lk2g-022-rhinebeck-2007-chapter-one/ In this first of a multipart series on the 2007 NYS Sheep and Wool Festival, you'll go on a journey with CAT as she enters the Rhinebeck handspun knitted garment competition. What I'm wearing/carrying Clapotis made with Noro Silk Garden in color #211 (Yes I finished it!) Heartland Shawl in handspun Buffalo ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2007/12/22/lk2g-021-rhinebeck-2007-preface/ A special message from Let's Knit2gether. http://letsknit2gether.com/2007/12/04/special-message/ In this episode of our Video Podcast, we demonstrate lace techniques and how to read charts. LetsKnit2gether celebrates our 1 year anniversary (podiversary?) with this episode. Thanks for watching this past year, and we look forward to many new shows in Year 2! On the set: Books: Meg Swanson's A Gathering of Lace Barbara ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2007/10/19/lk2g-020-knitting-with-holes/ In this episode we take a field trip to Shea Stadium in Queens, NY to join in For Stitch-n-Pitch for the Mets/Braves game on August 8th, 2007. We met with Knitting celebrities and there were over 800 knitter/crocheters at the event! We met with Barbara Paley from TNNA Lily Chin, designer/author Couture Crochet Workshop, ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2007/09/16/lk2g-019-the-perfect-double-play/ In this episode of our Video Podcast, CAT walks you through her UFOs. You'll see just how much was hiding in her stash. What's on the set: Clapotis using Noro Silk Garden Karabella Feather and Fan Top using Halcyon Gemstone Silk 2/12 Leaf Lace Shawl Stacy Charles Rittrato Jaeger Enva/Ja JM04/Jaeger Lana JB35 using ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2007/08/15/lk2g-018-unfinished-objects/ This episode is part 2 of our field trip to the 2007 Maryland Sheep and wool festival. In this episode you'll see: The Sheep to Shawl Contest A Sock knitting machine An interview with Jessica Marshall Forbes from Ravelry and her friend Maya Mackowiak Spinning from a rabbit Fiber and yarn everywhere! Plus you'll see what I ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2007/07/19/lk2g-017-2007-maryland-sheep-wool-pt-2/ In this episode of our video podcast, we took a field trip to Maryland in May for the Sheep and Wool Festival. We saw: Sheep, alpacas, lamas, rabbits, and lots of people! A Fiberarts tools auction Sheep Show Aggie and Scout the sheep dogs Several great small events Plus interviews! What am I wearing: Shawl (my own design) made ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2007/06/21/lk2g-016-2007-maryland-sheep-and-wool/ In this episode of our Video Podcast, we cover Cable knitting techniques both with and without a cable needle On the Set: Metal Cable Needles Inspired Cable Knits: 20 Creative Designs for Making Sweaters and Accessories by Fiona Ellis Cashmere Collection by Debbie Bliss Our Book Review: Cables Untangled: An Exploration of Cable Knitting by ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2007/05/19/lk2g-015-twisted-stitches/ In this episode of our Video Podcast, we tagged along with the Yarn Harlot Stephanie Pearl-McPhee for her visit to NY City which was the first city of her Represent Tour. During the day we visited Central Park and were part of the Sock picture then later went to FIT to ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2007/04/26/lk2g-14-yarn-harlot-in-nyc-to-represent/ In this episode of our Video podcast, I share my secret of how I spin faster! I make lots of yummy yarn and show what I've become now that I spin faster. Our Book Review today:The Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning Special Thanks: Milouson from Belgium for pics of ribbon scarves Cynthia ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2007/03/29/lk2g-0013-spinning-for-knitters-part-2/ In this episode, a personal journal of CAT's spinning experiences since Rhinebeck and a few demonstrations along the way. Our Book Review: Shannon Okey's Spin to Knit: The Knitters guide to making yarn What's on the set: Bosworth Spindle Hat and ball of yarn spun from Gaywool Merino/Silk top Royale Hare Ball Bearing support spindle ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2007/03/02/lk2g-0012-spinning-for-knitters-part-1/ In this episode, we walk through beaded knitting techniques and show some great ideas for what you can do with beads. For supplies and the Bead Soup bracelet pattern, check out earthfaire.com Check out Needlecraft University for step by step instructions on Beaded knitting. Check out Alice Korach's video for Bead ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2007/02/11/lk2g-011-bling-bling-knitting-with-beads/ In this episode we walk through all the gifts which I knitted for this past holiday. In the past, I used to put these on my blog, this year, we're presenting them on Video! In the Show: Patty's Fetching Gloves in Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran Marie's Booga Bag in doubled Patons Wool Dad's ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2007/01/20/lk2g-010-cats-holiday-gifting/ http://letsknit2gether.com/2006/12/24/holiday-greeting/ In this episode we take a field trip to the 2006 Stitches East Expo in Baltimore, Maryland where we met with Jane Sowerby, author of Victorian Lace Today. In this episode we met with: Rick Mondragon editor of Knitter's Magazine Jane Sowerby author of Victorian Lace Today which is now destined to be ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2006/12/22/lk2g-009-stitches-east-2006-in-baltimore-maryland/ Join us as we continue the experiment of felting the bag from our previous episode. Book Review: Pursenalities and Pursenality Plus by Eva Wiechmann What's on the set: See episode 7 for details of what's on the set and what I am wearing You can now join our Yahoo Group on the right side of ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2006/12/06/lk2g-008-felting-aka-the-science-experiment-pt-2/ Felting is the processes of purposely destroying your knitting. Its like a science experiment. Watch our experiment as we felt a bag. In the episode, we take you through what felting is and the steps of how to prepare for the felting process. See these sites for further information on: Felting ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2006/11/26/lk2g-007-felting-a-science-experiment-pt-1/ This episode is the second part of our field trip at the 2006 NYS Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY. In this episode, we went to a sheep auction and met with: Galina Khmeleva from Skaska Designs Ltd., author of Gossamer Webs:The History and Techniques of Orenburg Lace Shawls, and The ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2006/11/16/lk2g-006-nys-sheep-and-wool-festival-pt-2/ Did you miss the opportunity to go to the 2006 NYS Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY? Here's your chance to experience it all. See what was going on at one of the largest fiber events in the country! Over 34,000 people at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2006/11/01/episode-005-nys-sheep-and-wool-festival/ Do you ever wonder what to do with ribbon yarn? In this episode we'll cover great tips and techniques for how to knit with ribbon. Our Book review today is Ribbon Knits by Judi Alweil What's on the set: Confessions of a Knitting Heretic by Annie Modesitt Yarns - Estelle Dazzle railroad ribbon, ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2006/10/23/episode-004-top-10-tips-for-ribbon-knits/ In this episode we cover some tips about how to block knitted garments. We uncover secrets about using blocking wires and a blocking board. We also discuss things which you can do to make a garment fit. You can learn more about these techniques from Leslye Solomon's video ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2006/10/14/episode-003-if-you-block-it-will-it-fit/ A field trip to the 8th Annual 2006 NYC Knit-Out & Crochet. We met with: Jennie Tichenor from the team WarmUpAmerica. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee author of At Knit's End:Meditiations for Women Who Knit Too Much,Yarn Harlot:The Secret Life of a Knitter and Knitting Rules! Guido Stein from the podcast ItsAPurlman. Special thanks to Mimi, Ruth and ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2006/10/07/episode-002-nyc-knit-out-crochet/ Welcome to our first episode! In today's episode we discuss some of the many ways to knit socks. I demonstrate how to cast on for knitting 2 socks on 2 circs. More info on this technique can be found at the sock knitters cyber class. Also, info on Magic ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2006/09/26/episode-1-that-darn-sock/ We've been working hard to get the first show up by next week.  Getting the Blog ready, editiing the episodes and setting up RSS feeds are all much more work than we thought! We are nearly ready, however, tomorrow we are going to the NYC Knit Out which will likely be our ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2006/09/17/first-episode-coming-soon/ LetsKnit2gether is a video podcast about knitting.   (also known as vcast, vlog, video blog)        In the spirit of Elizabeth Zimmerman and in the age of the internet; we bring you LetsKnit2gether.  A knitting podcast using video. We will cover such topics as socks, blocking, felting, knitting with ribbon, lace knitting, and maybe even a ... http://letsknit2gether.com/2006/09/10/welcome-to-letsknit2gether/